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Howl's Moving Castle

2004 · 1h 59m · Released

PG Fantasy, Animation, Adventure

Sophie, a young milliner, is turned into an elderly woman by a witch who enters her shop and curses her. She encounters a wizard named Howl and gets caught up in his resistance to fighting for the king.

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Top Cast & Crew

Hayao Miyazaki Director
Chieko Baisho Sophie (voice)
Takuya Kimura Howl (voice)
Akihiro Miwa Witch of the Waste (voice)
Tatsuya Gashuin Calcifer (voice)
Ryunosuke Kamiki Markl (voice)
Mitsunori Isaki Kosho (voice)
Yo Oizumi Prince Justin / Turnip Head (voice)
Akio Otsuka King of Ingary (voice)
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Frequently asked questions about Howl's Moving Castle

Where can I watch Howl's Moving Castle?

Howl's Moving Castle is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max in the US. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

What is Howl's Moving Castle about?

Sophie, a young milliner, is turned into an elderly woman by a witch who enters her shop and curses her. She encounters a wizard named Howl and gets caught up in his resistance to fighting for the king.

Who stars in Howl's Moving Castle?

Howl's Moving Castle stars Chieko Baisho, Takuya Kimura, Akihiro Miwa, Tatsuya Gashuin, and Ryunosuke Kamiki.

When did Howl's Moving Castle come out?

Howl's Moving Castle was released in 2004.

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